Product Description
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Super Rich Conditioning Formula. y-looking hair color with
100% gray coverage. Revitalizing formula with botanical protein
conditioner. Working with nature to give y-looking color
full of life, richness and shine. Super Rich Conditioning formula
delivers long-lasting, beautiful color with 100% gray coverage;
Revitalizing color with a built-in botanical protein conditioner
leaves hair amazingly glossy and incredibly silky to the touch;
Easy-to-use formula spreads evenly through hair and does not
drip. If Your Natural Haircolor Is: Light-Medium Blonde - Medium
Ash Brown 610 will make your hair Medium Ash Brown; Your Hair is
Dark Blonde, will make your hair Medium Ash Brown; Your Hair is
Red, will make your hair Medium Brown w/Red Tones; Your Hair is
Light Brown, will make your hair Medium Ash Brown; Your Hair is
Medium Brown, will make your hair Medium Ash Brown; Your Hair is
Dark Brown, will make your hair Medium Brown w/Red Tones; Your
Hair is Black, will make your hair Dark Brown w/Red Tones
(Red/Gold Tones may appear. Please try out color with a strand
test.); Your Hair is Gray (White), will make your hair Medium Ash
Brown; Your Hair is Gray (Salt & Pepper), will make your hair
Medium Ash Brown/Dark Ash Brown (Two results are listed because
gray hair will appear lighter than non-gray). Color results are
approximate guidelines. If you use: Colorsilk 5A Light Ash Brown
- Try Balsam Color 610 Medium Ash Brown. Clairol Color Choice
System: This grid shows where Balsam Color falls within your
range of haircolor options: Level 1 - Lasts 6 to 12 shampoos;
Level 2 - Lasts thru 24 shampoos; Level 3 - Permanent; H -
Highlighting. The Balsam Kit Contains: Revitalizing Color with
Botanical Protein Conditioner; Easy-to-Use Applicator Bottle with
Developer Lotion; Plastic Gloves; Bilingual Instructions.
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Balsam Color is designed to give you three signs of beautiful
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Color you'll love. Color that lasts.
Get 6 full weeks of dual-conditioning color. Balsam Lasting Color
is a no-drip crème that leaves hair soft and silky with a full 6
weeks of rich, shiny dual-conditioning hair color. it's
long-lasting conditioning crème color at a gorgeous price.
Balsam Lasting Color gives you:
* 100% gray coverage for 6 weeks
* 3 weeks of color-locking conditioner
Signature Browns Collection
The Balsam Signature Browns Collection gives you rich color with
100% gray coverage. And every shade of Balsam delivers a full 6
weeks of dual-conditioning hair color.
Balsam has your best brown.
* 100% gray coverage for 6 weeks
* No-drip crème hair color
* 3 weeks of color-locking conditioner
Caramelos Sedosos Collection
The Caramelos Sedosos Collection leaves your hair soft, smooth
and silky. You'll get a full 6 weeks of dual-conditioning hair
color at a price you'll love—how could you resist?
Irresistible, conditioned color
* 100% gray coverage
* No-drip crème color
* 3 weekly conditioning s
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How To Use
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Get Ready to Color
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DO SKIN Y TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH APPLICATION EVEN IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY USED COLORING PRODUCTS
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* Use an old towel to protect your clothing and household
surfaces.
* Have a clock handy for timing.
* Put on gloves provided for application of color.
* Prepare to apply color to dry hair.
* Put on Professional Colorist Gloves.
* Pull up the tab to remove the tip of the Developing Lotion
Applicator bottle [2], did the tab, and unscrew the cap.
* Empty entire contents of the Color Locking Crème tube [1]
(previously opened for Skin y Test - see site side of
leaflet) into the Developing Lotion Applicator bottle [2] and
replace cap.
* Place gloved finger over the applicator tip. Shake well,
holding away from face, until color is totally blended and
mixture thickens.
* Apply color immediately.
Once mixed, never reseal bottle or store color mixture in a
closed container as it could burst.
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OPTION A: ALL OVER COLOR
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Ideal For First Time Haircolor Users OR for Users Who Have Not
Colored in 3 Months or Longer
Step 1. Apply Color
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* Squeeze Developing Lotion applicator bottle [2] to apply color
onto hair. Apply color mixture to the whole head for the best
results. When covering gray, start where you have the most gray.
When using haircolor to lighten, start where your hair is the
darkest.
* Thoroughly saturate your hair, working the color into hair like
shampoo but do not rub into scalp.
* Loosely pile hair on top of your head. Do not worry if the
color of the mixture on your hair looks different from your
desired color.
* If any color gets on your skin or household surface, wipe it
off immediately with a damp towel.
Step 2. Time It
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* Once you have finished applying the color, leave it on hair for
the time indicated by your Strand Test or 25 minutes.
* Pour any unused color mixture down the drain. Once mixed, it
will lose its effectiveness after an hour.
Tip: For Ultra Light Natural Blonde (599) and Palest Blonde (600)
shades or resistant grays, it may be necessary to leave color on
for up to 45 minutes.
Step 3. Rinse & Apply Conditioner
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* Add a small a of warm water to your hair and work into a
lather by gently massaging. Rinse thoroughly until water runs
clear. Shampooing is not necessary.
* Apply a small a of Color Locking Conditioner [3] evenly to
hair to condition and lock in rich, shiny color.
* For best color results, leave on for 2 minutes. Rinse
thoroughly with warm water.
* Save the remainder for up to a total of 3 weekly s.
Use once a week after shampooing to help condition and seal in
long-lasting color week after week.
To keep hair looking y and shiny, reapply Balsam Lasting
Color every 4-6 weeks using the Root Application Instructions
below.
OPTION B: ROOT APPLICATION
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For users who color every 4-6 weeks.
Step 1. Apply Color
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* Prepare haircolor mixture (See Easy Preparation section above).
Part your dry hair into 4 equal sections and use plastic clips to
hold in place.
* Let down the first section of hair and fully saturate your
roots only.
* Repeat with 3 other sections until roots are fully covered.
Save the remainder of the haircolor to use for the rest of your
hair.
Step 2. Time It
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* Leave the color on your roots for 5 minutes less than the time
indicated by your Strand Test or 20 minutes.
* Use gloved fingers to gently work remaining haircolor through
the rest of your hair to the ends. Leave on hair for an
additional 5 minutes.
Tip:
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For Blonde shades 599 and 600 or resistant grays, it may be
necessary to leave color on roots for 40 minutes before pulling
color through for an additional 5 minutes.
STEP 3: Rinse and Apply Conditioner
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* Follow step 3 above.
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Color Tips from Balsam Lasting Color
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* Apply color to dry hair that is free of styling product
build-up. If hair has styling product build-up, shampoo one day
prior to coloring. However, DO NOT shampoo immediately before
coloring. Your scalp has natural oils that help to protect it
during coloring.
* If your hair has recently been permed or relaxed, wait at least
7 days and 1 shampoo before coloring. Be sure to do the Strand
Test, since your timing may need to be reduced. If you plan to
perm or relax your hair, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo after
coloring.
* If you have used henna, gradual color restorers or metallic
dyes, don't use this product until your hair has grown out and
colored areas have been cut off.
* If your hair is longer than shoulder length, you may need an
extra box of Clairol Balsam Lasting Color.
* For the best gray coverage, choose neutral or champagne shades.
* FOR RESISTANT GRAY: It may be necessary to leave haircolor on
for a total of 30-45 minutes. If you do not achieve desired
results after 45 minutes, call the Clairol Expert Color
Consultants.
* Balsam Lasting Color Shade 599 is not recommended for more than
30% gray coverage.
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Clairol Frequently Asked Questions
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What products does Clairol make?
Clairol makes haircolor products. Choose from Semi-Permanent
(lasts through 8-12 shampoos), Demi-Permanent (lasts through 28
shampoos), Permanent (lasts until your hair grows out or you
recolor) or Highlighting & Blonding to help you become
colorwonderful.
Should individuals with natural, uncolored hair use different
haircolor products than those who have previously colored their
hair?
It depends on the desired result. If you are coloring your hair
for the first time and only want to enhance your natural color,
try a Demi-Permanent (lasts through 28 shampoos) product close to
your natural haircolor. If you want to go lighter, you need to
select a Permanent (lasts until your hair grows out or you
recolor) haircolor, then refer to the insert that comes inside
your box of Clairol haircolor and follow the instructions for
first time application.
Should people who want to cover gray hair use different coloring
products than those who don't need coverage?
Most Clairol haircolor products will blend or cover gray hair to
some degree. If you have a small percentage of gray (not very
visible), use a Semi-Permanent (lasts through 8-12 shampoos)
product, such as Loving Care. If you have a higher percentage of
gray hair (up to 50%), use a Demi-Permanent (lasts through 28
shampoos) product such as Natural Instincts, which will blend
away gray hair.
On the other hand, if you have a lot of gray and want to cover
it completely, use a Permanent (lasts until your hair grows out
or you recolor) product. If you have 50% or more gray, use Nice
'n Easy Gray Solution.
How can I test-run a color before committing to coloring my
entire head of hair?
Strand test is a simple method for you to test haircolor on a
portion of your hair before doing the entire application. (The
instructions are in your haircolor box.) It's an important step
because it's the only way to see exactly how the shade you
selected works with your starting haircolor to achieve the
resulting color. A strand test will also help you determine the
exact timing you'll need to color your whole head.
Where can I find product instructions?
Product instruction inserts are inside your haircolor box.
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Additional Instructions
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BEFORE YOU COLOR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE
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* Take the Y TEST.
* Do the STRAND TEST to determine your optimal coloring time.
* Read this entire instruction leaflet before you begin.
IMPORTANT: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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HAIR COLORANTS CAN CAUSE IC REACTIONS WHICH IN RARE
INSTANCES CAN BE SEVERE. TATTOOS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
Y, TO REDUCE YOUR RISK FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AT ALL IF:* You have already
experienced any reaction to coloring products.
* You have sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp.
In these cases do not conduct the skin y test and consult a
doctor before using any haircolor product.
2. PERFORM A SKIN Y TEST 48 HOURS BEFORE EACH PRODUCT USE
even if you have already used coloring products before.
SKIN Y TEST INSTRUCTIONS
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MUST BE PERFORMED 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU COLOR YOUR HAIR:
You will need a cotton ball or swab, a plastic and a plastic
spoon.
* To open, unscrew the entire cap from the Developing Lotion
applicator bottle [2]. (Don't pull off the tab). Then open the
Color Locking Crème tube [1]. Unscrew cap and turn it upside
down. Hold tube firmly without squeezing and point the opening
away from your face. Push the pointed end of the cap into the
seal.
* Mix small, equal parts of Color Locking Crème [1] and
Developing Lotion [2] (about 1 teaspoon) in plastic . (For
shades 599 and 600, add 2 teaspoons Developing Lotion with 1
teaspoon Color Crème.)
* Tightly recap both Developing Lotion bottle and the Color
Locking Crème tube.
* Apply mixture to a test area the size of a quarter in the bend
of your elbow. Allow to dry. Use remaining mixture for the Strand
Test. Do not wash this area for 48 hours. During washing, protect
with an adhesive bandage and remove it immediately after washing.
* Examine the test area during the next 48 hours. If no reaction
occurs, you are ready to color.
The absence of reaction to this test is no guarantee that an
ic reaction may not occur as a result of a future
haircoloring process. However, this test represents an important
precaution. Please consult a doctor if you have any doubts.
NOTE: IF A , REDNESS, BURNING OR OCCURS YOU MAY BE
IC. STOP. YOU MUST NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A REACTION DURING OR WITHIN THE NEXT 48
HOURS OF COLORING YOUR HAIR IF DURING COLORING YOU EXPERIENCE:
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* Any stinging or burning and/or , rinse immediately and
discontinue use as this may be an indication of a more serious
reaction. DO NOT color your hair again before consulting a doctor
or seeking medical advice.
* Rapidly spreading skin , dizziness or faintness, shortness
of breath and/or swelling eyes/face, rinse immediately and SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF AFTER COLORING OR ON THE
FOLLOWING DAYS YOU EXPERIENCE problems, such as skin ,
skin , swelling to eyes/face, blistering and/or skin or scalp
weeping SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS
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* This product contains ingredients including hydrogen peroxide,
which may cause severe eye and possible permanent eye
injury. If any product gets into your eye, flush immediately with
a large a of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
* We recommend removing contact lenses before applying haircolor.
If you must wear contact lenses during application and if any
product gets into your eye, remove the lens first, then flush
immediately with a large a of lukewarm water and seek
medical advice.
* Never use haircolor on eyebrows or eyelashes or if your scalp
is irritated or injured.
* Do not inhale or ingest product.
* Do not use if your hair has been colored with henna or metal
dyes.
* Prepare and use the product in a well-ventilated area. If you
experience inhalation difficulties, move to fresh air.
* Remove all metal objects from hair before and during coloring.
* Wear gloves and rinse hair well after application.
* Keep product in a cool place away from heat and light. Do not
mix this colorant with any other product. Do not keep any unused
mixed product. Do not leave the mixture in a closed bottle
(bottle may expand or burst).
* Product not intended to be used on children.
Keep all haircoloring products out of reach of children.
STRAND TEST
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Do the Strand Test each time you color to determine optimal
timing and color results. Perms, relaxers, previous color, and
the sun can affect your results and timing.
You will need: scissors, tape and a clock.* Cut a 1/4 inch wide
strand from the darkest or grayest part of your dry hair close to
the scalp and tape at the cut end.
* Completely cover the hair strand with the mixture remaining
from the y Test. Start timing.
* After 15 minutes, check the strand. If the strand is not the
color you want, return it to the mixture and check the color
every few minutes for up to 25 minutes. For extra light blonding,
more intense color results, or to cover resistant grays, it may
be necessary to leave the haircolor on for up to 45 minutes.